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UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT

SCIENCES

POSTGRADUATE

RULE BOOK 2015

DEAN:

Prof H J Kroukamp Room 171, Flippie Groenewoud Building Telephone number: (051) 401 2310 Email: [email protected]

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INDEX HONOURS PROGRAMMES

General Orientation 3

BComHons with specialisation in Entrepreneurship 6

BComHons with specialisation in Marketing 7

BComHons with specialisation in Industrial Psychology 8

BComHons with specialisation in Applied Econometrics 10

BComHons with specialisation in Financial Economics and Investment

Management

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BComHons with specialisation in Economics 14

BAdminHons 16

BComHons (Accounting) 17

BAccHons 19

BComHons (Management Accounting) 20

BComHons (Taxation) 21

MASTER’S PROGRAMMES

General Orientation 22

MCom with specialisation in Advanced Business 29

MCom with specialisation in Business Management 30

MCom with specialisation in Industrial Psychology 31

MCom with specialisation in Applied Econometrics 31

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MCom with specialisation in Financial Economics and Investment

Management

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MCom with specialisation in Economics (structured) 35

MCom with specialisation in Economics (by dissertation) 37

MAdmin 38

MPA 39

MCom (Accounting) 40

MAcc 41

MDS (by course work and mini-dissertation) 41

MDS (by dissertation) 44

PhD PROGRAMMES 45

PhD with specialisation in Business Management

PhD with specialisation in Industrial Psychology

PhD with specialisation in Economics

PhD with specialisation in Public Administration

PhD with specialisation in Accounting

PhD with specialisation in Development Studies

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS

PGDip (Taxation) 50

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General Information

This section of the Rule Book of the University of the Free State sets out the

rules in respect of the postgraduate programmes in the Faculty of Economic and

Management Sciences.

Please contact the University’s information office at 051 401 3000 to obtain a

university application form.

Faculty and General Rules

For all the various programmes a number of rules apply. Two sets of rules are

relevant. It is the responsibility of students to be conversant with the

General as well as the Faculty Rules.

Honours Programmes

An Honours programme offers a student who is already in possession of a

relevant Bachelor’s degree the opportunity of studying further in his/her chosen

field. Only the Honours degree following a corresponding first Bachelor’s degree

may be registered for. In exceptional cases, and only for very well substantiated

reasons, special permission may be granted for a student to switch to a non-

corresponding Honours programme (General Rule A47).

Whereas a Bachelor’s programme provides a student with a solid foundation, it

still is only for his/her chosen career. An Honours programme paves the way for

more advanced postgraduate studies, in other words, a Master’s programme or

eventually a PhD programme, which is the highest academic degree attainable.

An Honours programme offers opportunities for significantly enhancing

knowledge in a preferred field of study, allowing students to acquire a deeper

understanding and background that prepares the student far better. The following

Honours degrees can be obtained in this faculty.

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Private Sector Management

Programme Abbreviation Degree Academic Plan

Bachelor of Commerce Honours with specialisation in Entrepreneurship

BComHons with specialisation in Entrepreneurship

Bachelor of Commerce Honours with specialisation in Marketing

BComHons with specialisation in Marketing

6504

6504

Bachelor of Commerce Honours with specialisation in Industrial Psychology

BComHons with specialisation in Industrial Psychology

6500

6500

Bachelor of Commerce Honours with specialisation in Applied Econometrics

BComHons with specialisation in Applied Econometrics

6516

6516

Bachelor of Commerce Honours with specialisation in Financial Economics and Investment Management

BComHons with specialisation in Financial Economics and Investment Management

6517

6517

Bachelor of Commerce Honours with specialisation in Economics

BComHons with specialisation in Economics

6515

6515

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Public Sector Management

Programme Abbreviation Degree Academic

Plan

Bachelor of Administration Honours

BAdminHons

6510

6510

Accountancy


Plan

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Accounting

BComHons (Accounting)

6506

6506

Bachelor of Accounting Honours

BAccHons

6580

6580

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management Accounting

BComHons (Management Accounting)

6518

6518

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Taxation

BComHons (Taxation)

6521 6521

Admission

For admission to an Honours degree, the particular subject field should have

been completed up to third-year level.

Permission to follow an Honours programme in a certain discipline must be

obtained from the relevant departmental chair. This must be done prior to the

student’s registration for that particular year.

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PRIVATE SECTOR MANAGEMENT

Rule F 28 Curricula

Information, curricula and directives will subsequently be given for the different

subject and theme fields in which an Honours programme can be obtained.

Rule F29

BComHons with specialisation in Entrepreneurship

(Minimum total credits: 128) Study code

Information

Prospective students must apply in writing to the departmental chair,

Department of Business Management. Honours modules can only be

taken with the appropriate undergraduate subjects as foundation.

Preconditions for admission

A student must have obtained at least an average of 60% for at least six

Business Management related modules in his/her Bachelor’s

programme. The student needs to have taken modules in Business

Management up to NQF Level 7. Admission to the programme is subject

to departmental selection.

Curriculum

Module name Semester 1 Semester 2

Venture Creation EVEN6814

Business Statistics EBUS6814

Strategic Entrepreneurial Management ESEM6814

Innovation Management ENOV6824

Sales Force Management ESFM6824

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Entrepreneurial Management

EEMN6824

Mini-dissertation ESCR6808

ESCR6808

Structured module credits 48

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Research credits 32

Rule F30

BComHons with specialisation in Marketing

(Minimum total credits: 128) Study code 6504

Information


Department of Business Management. Honours modules can only be

taken with the appropriate undergraduate subjects as foundation.


A student must have obtained at least an average of 60% for at least six

Business Management-related modules in his/her Bachelor’s degree.

The student needs to have taken modules in Business Management up

to NQF Level 7. Admission to the programme is subject to departmental

selection.

Curriculum


Contemporary Digital Marketing ECOM6814

Consumer Brand Relationships ECBR6814

Marketing Research EMAR6814

Integrated Marketing Communication EIMC6824

Sales Force Management ESFM6824

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Services Marketing

ESMT6824

Mini-dissertation ESCR6808

ESCR6808


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Research credits 32

Rule F31

BComHons with specialisation in Industrial Psychology (Minimum total credits: 160) Study code 6500

Information

Prospective students must submit their written applications for admission

(which includes a selection process) to the departmental chair the previous

year before 30 September. Admission to the Honours programme study is

subject to the results of the selection process. Application forms are available

from the departmental chair of Industrial Psychology.

Prerequisites

In order to qualify for admission to the selection process for the Honours

programme, a prospective student should adhere to the following prerequisites:

The student has either already obtained a bachelor’s degree or qualifies

to obtain a bachelor’s degree before enrolling for the Honours

programme.

It is recommended that students from other faculties and universities interested in

applying for Honours in Industrial Psychology:

Have passed at least six of the undergraduate Industrial Psychology

modules (or equivalent modules from other institutions) with an

average mark of at least 60%, but not less than 55% in each module,

of which 32 credits need to be at NQF Level 5, 32 credits at NQF

Level 6 and 32 credits at NQF Level 7.

Research Methodology and Organisational Psychology at

undergraduate level is a strong recommendation.

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It is recommended that students who are not registered for a BCom with

specialisation in Human Resource Management degree, and who intend to do

Honours in Industrial Psychology, contact the departmental chair (Industrial

Psychology) or course coordinator for directives regarding the compilation of

their undergraduate industrial psychology modules.

Curriculum


Career Psychology ECAP6814

Organisation Psychology EORG6814

Labour Relations ELAB6814

Human Resource Management

EHRM6824

Research Methodology ERSM6824 and ERSS6824

Psychological Evaluation and Measurement

EPSM6808 EPSM6808

Research project ERIP6808 ERIP6808


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Research credits 32

The programme must be compiled in consultation with the departmental chair.

Students who intend to complete their programme over two years should note that

it is compulsory to register for ERSM6824, ERSS6824 and ERIP6808 during their

first year of study.

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Rule F32

BComHons with specialisation in Applied Econometrics

(Minimum total credits: 192) Study Code 6516

Information

Admission to an Honours programme study is subject to approval by the chair of

the department. To be considered for admission to Honours studies in Applied

Econometrics a student must have passed EECT3715, EECT3725 and

EECM3724 (or equivalent modules if that student completed his or her

undergraduate studies at another university) with an overall average of at least

60%. In addition the student should have completed EECF1614, EECF1624,

EMIC2714 and EMAC2724 (or equivalent modules).

Prospective students must apply in writing before 30 September in the year prior

to registering for the programme. Students who completed their undergraduate

degree at the UFS can obtain application forms from the chair of the Department

of Economics. Students who completed their undergraduate studies at another

university need to apply through student administration, with an application form

available on the university’s website at www.ufs.ac.za.

Curriculum

The curriculum must be compiled according to the table set out below. The

selection of modules must be approved by the chair of the department. Not all

modules are necessarily offered each year and choices can be influenced by the

availability of personnel or other internal circumstances. Subject to approval by

the chair of the department, the programme can be completed over a period of 12,

18 or 24 months, depending on the student’s academic background.

Detailed information regarding the methods of presentation and optimal

composition of a programme package is available on request from the chair of the

Department of Economics.

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Microeconomics EMIC6816

Macroeconomics EMAC6816

Introduction to Econometrics EECO6816

Experimental and Behavioural

Economics

EEBE6813

Mathematical Economics EECO6813

Mini-dissertation in Applied

Econometrics

EEDF6820

One of the following

Advanced Time-series Econometrics EECT6826

Cross-section and Panel Data

Econometrics

ECPE6826


Public Economics (Fiscal Policy) EPEC6826

International Economics EINT6826

Labour Economics ELAB6826

Financial Systems and Monetary Policy EFMP6826

Structured module codes 96 48

Research credits 48

Rule F33

BComHons with specialisation in Financial Economics and Investment Management

(Minimum total credits: 192) Study Code 6517

Information

Admission to Honours programme study is subject to approval by the

departmental chair. To be considered for admission to Honours studies in

Financial Economics and Investment Management a student must have

passed either:

EINT3715, EECT3725 and EECM3724 (or equivalent modules if the

student completed his/her undergraduate studies at another

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university) with an overall average of at least 60%. In addition, the

student must have completed EECF1614, EECF1624, EMIC2714,

EMAC2724, EACC1614 and EACC1624 (or equivalent modules).

OR

EFET3714, EFET3724 and EECM3724 (or equivalent modules if the

student completed his/her undergraduate studies at another

university) with an overall average of at least 60%. In addition, the

student must have completed EECF1614, EECF1624, EMAC2724,

EACC1614 and EACC1624 (or equivalent modules).

OR

EBUS2715, and EECM3724 (or equivalent modules if the student

completed his/her undergraduate studies at another university) with

an overall average of at least 60%. In addition the student should

have completed EECF1614, EECF1624, EBUS1624, EBUS2724,

EMAC2724, EACC1614 and EACC1624 (or equivalent modules).

OR

EMAC2714, EECM3724 (or equivalent modules if the student


an overall average of at least 60%. In addition the student should

have completed EECF1614, EECF1624, EMAC2724, EACC1614,

EACC1624 and EMAC2624 (or equivalent modules).

OR

EBRF3708 and EECM3724 (or equivalent modules if the student


a weighted average of at least 60%. In addition the student should

have completed, EECF1614, EECF1624; EMAC2724, EACC1614,

EACC1624 and EMAC2624 (or equivalent modules).

Prospective students must apply in writing before 30 September in the year

prior to registering for the programme. Students who completed their

undergraduate programme at the UFS can obtain application forms from the

chair of the Department of Economics. Students who completed their

undergraduate studies at another university need to apply through student

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administration, with an application form available on the university’s website

at www.ufs.ac.za.

Curriculum



modules are necessarily offered each year and choices can be influenced by

the availability of personnel or other internal circumstances. Subject to

approval by the chair of the department, the programme can be completed

over a period of 12, 18 or 24 months, depending on the student’s academic

background.


composition of a programme package is available on request from the chair

of the Department of Economics.




Financial Risk Management in

Banking

EFRM6816


Regulation of Financial Institutions EREG6813

Portfolio Management EPOM6828

Security Analysis ESEC6828

Derivative Instruments EDER6828

Structured module credits 96 64

Research credits 32

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Rule F34

BComHons with specialisation in Economics


Information

Admission to the Honours Programme study is subject to approval by the

departmental chair. To be considered for admission to Honours studies in

Economics a student must have passed EINT3715, EECT3725 and

EECM3724 (or equivalent modules if the student completed his/her

undergraduate studies at another university) with an overall average of at least

60%. In addition the student should have completed EECF1614, EECF1624,

EMIC2714 and EMAC2724 (or equivalent modules).

Prospective students must apply in writing before 30 September prior to

registering for the programme in the following year. Students who completed

their undergraduate programme at the UFS can obtain application forms from

the chair of the Department of Economics. Students who completed their


administration, with an application form available on the university’s website at

www.ufs.ac.za.

Curriculum



modules are necessarily offered each year and choices can be influenced by

the availability of personnel or other internal circumstances. Subject to approval

by the chair of the department, the programme can be completed over a period

of 12, 18 or 24 months, depending on the student’s academic background.


composition of a programme package is available on request from the chair of

the Department of Economics.

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Subject Semester 1 Semester 2

Microeconomics EMIC6816



Experimental and behavioural

Economics

EEBE6813


Mini-dissertation in Economics EEDE6820

Two of the following:

Public Economics (Fiscal Policy) EPEC6826


Labour Economics ELAB6826

Financial Systems and Monetary

Policy

Policy

EFMP6826


Research credits 48

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PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT

Rule F35

BAdminHons (Minimum total credits: 128) Study code 6510

Prerequisites

For admission to an Honours programme, the particular subject should have been

taken up to third-year level. To be admitted to the Honours programme a student

must have obtained at least an average of 65% for his/her programme and have

passed a language profiency test. Admission is subject to approval by the

departmental chair based on a satisfactory study record.

Prospective students must apply for admission to the programme in writing before

30 April / 30 September prior to registration in the following year. Application

forms are available from the departmental chair of the Department of Public

Administration and Management.

Curriculum

A student doing the Honours programme must be registered for a minimum of one

year. The programme will consist of the following core modules:


Municipal Management EMMA6814

Public Policy and Service Delivery EPAP6814

Public Financial Administration and Management

EPAF6814

Organisational Analysis and Intergovernmental Relations

EPAO6824

Public Human Resource Management EPAH6824

Executive Public Management EPAM6824

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Research and Research Methodology in Public Administration

EPAR6808 EPAR6808


Research credits 32

ACCOUNTANCY

Rule F36



Prerequisites

Please note that in order to register for the module included in the first column of the tables below, the admission requirements that need to be met or the modules that must have been passed are set out in the second column.

EFIN6808 EFIN3708/EACC6808

EBRF6808 EBRF3708/EMAF6808

EBLS6808 EBLS3708/EBEL6808

EODT6808 EODT3708/EAUD6808

EACC6808 EACC3708 or EFAC2708

EAUD6808 EAUD2624 and EAUD3724 or EODT1524 and EODT2624

EBEL6808 EBLS3708 or EBEL2708

EMAF6808 EBRF3708 or EMAC2714 and EMNF2724

Students should have obtained at least 55% in EACC3708 (or an

equivalent at another institution). Students from other institutions must

seek specific permission from the programme director: Training of

Accountants.

Curriculum

The programme comprises a choice between two options. Students

planning to enrol for BAcc (Hons) in the future (see rule F37) with the

objective to pursue a career in chartered accountancy should choose

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option A, while other students may choose option B.

Option A: The following four-year modules are compulsory


Financial Accounting EACC6808 EACC6808

External Auditing EAUD6808 EAUD6808

Management Accounting and Finance EMAF6808 EMAF6808

Taxation EBEL6808 EBEL6808


Research credits 0

Option B: Choose any three-year modules (or equivalent) from the following plus a dissertation in Accounting:


Financial Accounting EACC6808 EACC6808

External Auditing EAUD6808 EAUD6808

Management Accounting and Finance

EMAF6808 EMAF6808


Research and Research Methodology for BComHons (Accounting)

ERRA6808 ERRA6808


Research credits 32

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Rule F37

BAccHons


Prerequisites BAcc degree or equivalent (as approved by the Programme

Director: Training of Accountants) with the understanding that a

combined average of 58% must have been obtained in EFIN3708,

EODT3708, EBLS3708 and EBRF3708, with at least 55% for

EFIN3708.

OR


If option A has been selected and with the understanding that a

combined average of 58% must have been obtained in

EACC6808, EAUD6808, EBEL6808 and EMAF6808, with at least

55% for EACC6808.

Curriculum

This programme is accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered

Accountants (SAICA). The programme comprises four year modules (or

equivalent).

Module

Semester 1 Semester2

Advanced Financial Accounting EFIN6808 EFIN6808

Advanced Managerial Accounting and Finance

EBRF6808 EBRF6808

Advanced Taxation

EBLS6808 EBLS6808

Advanced Auditing

EODT6808 EODT6808

Structured module credits

128

Research credits 0

Please note: Students who repeat the BAccHons to qualify for

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admittance to the qualifying examination have to enrol for module codes

6838 in place of the 6808 codes.

Information: Admission to the qualifying examination of the SA Institute

of Chartered Accountants. Please refer to the study guide for full details.

Students should obtain a combined average year mark of at least 40% in

all four modules above to qualify for the November examinations.

Students may change at any time during the year from BAccHons to

BComHons (Accounting) if and when they do not qualify to write the

BAccHons (examinations in November).

Rule F38

BComHons (Management Accounting)


Prerequisites

A relevant Bachelor’s Programme with at least 55% for Accounting at

NQF Level 7 and with permission from the Programme Director:

Training of Accountants.

Curriculum

The Honours Programme is aligned with the syllabus of the Chartered

Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and aimed at the

Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting of CIMA.


Financial Management – Paper F2 EFMA6808 EFMA6808

Performance Management – Paper P2

EPMA6808

EPMA6808

Enterprise Management – Paper E2 EEMA6808 EEMA6808

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Research and Research Methodology for BComHons (Management Accounting) ERRC6808 ERRC6808


Research credits 32

Study material prescribed by CIMA is used according to strict CIMA

guidelines. Classes are presented in English only. Students are

assessed within the assessment framework of the University while

CIMA staff will act as external assessors. After completion of the

BComHons (Management Accounting) a student only has to

successfully pass the “Professional Strategic Level” of CIMA and

relevant practical experience in order to become a full member of

CIMA.

Rule F39

BComHons (Taxation)


Prerequisites Please note that in order to register for the module included in the first column of the tables below, the admission requirements that must have been met or the modules that must have been passed are set out in the second column.

EFIN6808 EFIN3708/EACC6808

EBRF6808 EBRF3708/EMAF6808

EBLS6808 EBLS3708/EBEL6808

EODT6808 EODT3708/EAUD6808

EACC6808 EACC3708 or EFAC2708

EAUD6808 EAUD2624 and EAUD3724 or EODT1524 and EODT2624

EBEL6808 EBLS3708 or EBEL2708

EMAF6808 EBRF3708 or EMAC2714 and EMNF2724

Students should have passed EBEL2708 with at least 55%. Students from other

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institutions should obtain special permission from the Programme Director:

Accountancy

Curriculum

This programme is accredited by the South African Institute of Tax

Practitioners (SAIT).

Module

Semester 1 Semester 2


Advanced Corporate Taxation ETXC6803 ETXC6803

Estate Planning ETXE6803 ETXE6803

Salary Structuring ETXS6803 ETXS6803

Tax Administration ETXA6803 ETXA6803

Comprehensive integrated case study in Taxation

ETXI6803 ETXI6803

Research and Research Methodology for BComHons (Taxation)

ERRD6808 ERRD6808


Research credits 32

Master’s Programmes

A Master’s programme offers students who are already in possession of their

Bachelor or Honours degree or relevant Postgraduate Diploma the opportunity to

further their studies in a specialised field of their preference. In the case of

career-oriented Master’s degree programmes such as the MPA or MBA

programmes, an Honours programme is not a precondition.

A Bachelor’s degree provides a student with a solid general foundation, and an

Honours programme offers advanced knowledge in a specific subject or area.

Additional postgraduate study for a Master’s degree is an invaluable way of

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focusing more scientifically on one’s field of specialisation. It is also the

prerequisite programme for the highest academic programme, namely a PhD.

The following Master’s programmes are offered in this faculty:

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Programme Abbreviation Degree Academic Plan

Master of Commerce with specialisation in Advanced Business

MCom with specialisation in Advanced Business

(by course work and mini-dissertation)

Master of Commerce with specialisation in Business Management

MCom with specialisation in Business Management

(by dissertation)

6700

Master of Commerce with specialisation in Industrial Psychology

MCom with specialisation in Industrial Psychology

6700

Master of Commerce with specialisation in Applied Econometrics

MCom with specialisation in Applied Econometrics

6796

Master of Commerce with specialisation in Financial Economics and

MCom with specialisation in Financial Economics and Investment Management

6797

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Investment Management

Master of Commerce with specialisation in Economics

MCom with specialisation in Economics

(by course work and mini-dissertation)

6794

Master of Commerce with specialisation in Economics


(by dissertation)

Public Sector Management Programme Abbreviation Degree Academic

Plan

Master of Administration

MAdmin (by dissertation) 6711

Master of Public Administration

MPA (by course work and mini-dissertation)

6722

Accountancy


Plan

Master of Commerce in Accounting

MCom (Accounting)

6770

Master of Accounting

MAcc 6780

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Development Studies


Plan

Master of Development Studies

MDS (by course work and mini-dissertation)

6788


MDS (by course work and mini-dissertation)


MDS (by dissertation)

Except in the case of MPA or MBA Programmes, only the Master’s degree that

corresponds to the previously obtained Bachelor’s and Honours degrees will be

conferred. In exceptional cases only, and only for very well substantiated

reasons, may special permission be granted for a candidate to be

accommodated in a non-corresponding Master’s programme.

Except for programmes such as MPA or MBA, a Master’s programme is

obtained in a specific discipline or subject.

A Master’s programme can be obtained in two ways:

(a) a module option, comprising four, six or more cases also year modules)

plus a comprehensive mini-dissertation or extended dissertation

OR

(b) a full dissertation.

Admission

Permission to register for a Master’s programme must be obtained from the

departmental chair prior to registration, in a subject which was taken at third-

year level for the Bachelor’s degree and in which the Honours degree was

obtained. For admission to the MAcc and MPA programmes refer to Rules F48

and F50.

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All candidates registered according to the dissertation option should, in

collaboration with the study leader(s), prepare at least one article for publication

in an approved research journal before the dissertation is submitted for

examining.

Detail regarding the process to register and complete a Master’s thesis

Students wishing to complete a Master’s thesis (i.e. a full thesis, not the

dissertation that accompanies a structured Master’s), must comply with the

following procedures:

1) Submit his/her academic record as part of an application to the relevant department and on the basis of the academic record obtain permission from the head of the relevant department to proceed with the process.

2) The relevant department may also require the applicant to write a IELPS test, the results of which will be used, together with the student’s academic record, to gain permission from the head of the department to proceed with the process.

3) Within 3 months of doing the registration, submit a research proposal to the relevant Departmental Master’s Committee dealing with Master’s research proposals and do a presentation on the proposal to the committee. The 3 months can be extended by another 3 months if the student has to resubmit his/her proposal – see below for more detail on resubmission. Note that 3 (+3) months is the maximum.

4) Submission, resubmission and approval of research proposals by the Departmental Master’s Committee should occur within the first 3 (+3) months of the registration. If after the 3 (+3) month period no research proposal was approved, the student cannot continue with a Master’s. (Of course, heads of departments can use discretion to allow continuation if sufficient grounds exist for doing so.)

5) The Departmental Master’s Committee should then consider approval of the proposal. Once approval is granted, the student is allowed to continue with his/her study. If approval is not granted, the student can be given a date within 3 months to resubmit the proposal. Thus, the research proposal should be finalised and approved within the first 6 months of registration.

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6) Following approval by the Departmental Master’s Committee, the title, the supervisor(s) and assessors must be submitted for approval at the first upcoming meeting of the Faculty’s Research Committee. The internal supervisor should do the title registration and the registration of the supervisor(s) and assessors simultaneously.

7) In addition to approval of the research proposal at the Departmental Master’s Committee, the student may, following approval at the Departmental Master’s Committee, be required to also obtain ethical clearing at the relevant university ethical committee.

8) A research Master’s Degree can be completed either as a research dissertation or publishable, interrelated articles. The requirement in respect of a Master’s Degree by research is a minimum of at least one, but preferably two publishable articles in the form of a manuscript that should be submitted to the supervisor.

9) The university distinguishes between full-time and part-time students. The time allocated for part-time studies is double that of full-time studies.

10) The degree must be completed within the period prescribed by university regulations.

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Curricula: Master’s programmes

The following is a list of specialised fields in which Master’s programmes can be obtained.

Rule F40

MCom with specialisation in Advanced Business (Minimum total credits: 180)

Information


Department of Business Management. Master’s modules can only be

taken with the appropriate undergraduate and honours modules as

foundation. Admission to the programme is subject to departmental

selection.

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A student must have obtained an honours degree with an average of at

least 65% and a mark of 65% for the honours research report or mini-

dissertation. The offering of this programme is subject to the enrolment

of 10 or more students.

Curriculum


Advanced Strategic Management EASM7915

Change and Contemporary Management ECCM7915

Advanced Market Research EAMR7915

Logistics and Operations ELOM7925

Project Management EPRM7925

Retail Management

EREM7925

Mini-dissertation EASR7900

EASR7900

Structured module credits

60 60

Research credits 60

Rule F41 MCom with specialisation in Business Management (by

dissertation)

(Minimum total credits: 180)

General Information

Prospective students must apply in writing for admission to the programme to

the departmental chair prior to registration. Application forms are available from

the departmental chair, Department of Business Management. The programme

can be taken full time or part time.

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Students wishing to be admitted to the dissertation option below must first do a

six-month pre-registration module during which the student needs to prepare

and submit a research proposal. The code for the pre-registration module is

PRE796.

Curriculum

EMBM8900

A dissertation on an approved topic based on original research in a study field of Business Management.

Research credits 180

Rule F42 MCom with specialisation in Industrial Psychology (by

dissertation)


Information

Admission to this Master’s programme is subject to approval by the

departmental chair based on a satisfactory study record. Prospective students

must apply for admission to the programme in writing prior to registration. A

letter of application as well as an academic record and certified copies of

programme certificates should be sent or faxed to the departmental chair of the

Department of Industrial Psychology.

Admission and registration is also subject to the submission of an approved

research proposal.


six-month pre-registration module during which the student needs to prepare and

submit a research proposal. The code for the pre-registration module is PRE796.

Curriculum

EDIP8900

A Master’s dissertation furnishing proof that the candidate is capable of producing scientific research.


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Rule F43 MCom with specialisation in Applied Econometrics


Information Admission to a Master’s programme is subject to approval by the chair of the

department. To be admitted, a student should have obtained an average of at

least 65% in his/her Honours programme. Prospective students must apply for

admission to the programme in writing prior to registration. Students who

completed their undergraduate programme at the UFS can obtain application

forms from the chair of the Department of Economics. Students who completed

their undergraduate studies at another university need to apply through student


www.ufs.ac.za.

If a student completed an Honours degree in one field of specialisation presented

in the department but he/she wishes to complete a Master’s programme in

another field that is also presented in the department, he/she may only do so with

permission of the chair of the department. In addition, prior to enrolment the

student must first complete all the compulsory modules (or equivalents) of the

Honours degree corresponding to the Master’s programme for which he/she

wishes to enrol. Detailed information concerning the methods of presentation and

the optimal compilation of a programme package is available from the chair of the


Curriculum



One of the following:

Applied Microeconomics and

Competition Policy

EMIC7926


Policy

EFMP6826


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Development Economics EDEV7916

Advanced Econometrics EECA7916

Capita Selecta EECS7916



Cross-section- and Panel Data

Econometrics

ECPE6826

PLUS

Dissertation in applied econometrics EEDF7900 EEDF7900


Research credits 96

Rule F44 MCom with specialisation in Financial Economics and

Investment Management


Information Admission to a Master’s programme is subject to approval by the chair of the


least 65% in his/her Honours degree. Prospective students must apply for


completed their undergraduate degree at the UFS can obtain application forms

from the chair of the Department of Economics. Students who completed their



www.ufs.ac.za.


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in the department, but he/she wishes to complete a Master’s degree in another

field that is also presented in the department, he/she may only do so with

permission of the chair of the department. In addition, prior to enrolment, the


Honours degree corresponding to the Master’s degree for which he/she wishes to

enrol. Detailed information concerning the methods of presentation and the

optimal compilation of a programme package is available from the chair of the


Curriculum

Module description Module codes

Semester 1 Semester 2


Readings in Investment

Management

ERIM7916

Advanced Time-series

Econometrics

EECT6826



Policy

EFMP6826



Applied Microeconomics and

Competition Policy

EMIC7926

PLUS

Mini-dissertation in Financial

Economics and Investment

Management

EEDI7900 EEDI7900


Research credits 96

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Rule F45



INFORMATION Admission to a Master’s programme is subject to approval by the chair of the


least 65% in his/her Honours degree. Prospective students must apply for


completed their undergraduate degree at the UFS can obtain application forms

from the chair of the Department of Economics. Students who completed their



www.ufs.ac.za.


in the department, but he/she wishes to complete a Master’s degree in another

field that is also presented in the department, he/she may only do so with

permission of the chair of the department. In addition, prior to enrolment the


Honours programme corresponding to the Master’s programme for which he/she

wishes to enrol. Detailed information concerning the methods of presentation and

the optimal compilation of a programme package is available from the chair of the


Curriculum



One of the

following:

Applied Microeconomics and Competition

Policy

EMIC7926

Financial Systems and Monetary Policy EFMP6826


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One of the

following:

Development Economics EDEV7916

Advanced Econometrics EECA7916


One of the

following:


Cross-section- and Panel Data

Econometrics

ECPE6826

PLUS

Mini-dissertation in Economics EEDE7900

EEDE7900


Research credits 96

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Rule F46 MCom with specialisation in Economics (by dissertation)


Information

Admission to a Master’s programme is subject to approval by the chair of the


least 65% in his/her Honours degree. In addition, a student wishing to be admitted

to complete his/her Master’s degree by dissertation should also have obtained at

least 65% in his/her Honours mini-dissertation (or equivalent). Prospective

students must apply for admission to the programme in writing prior to

registration. Students who completed their undergraduate degree at the UFS can

obtain application forms from the chair of the Department of Economics. Students

who completed their undergraduate studies at another university need to apply

through student administration, with an application form available on the

university’s website at www.ufs.ac.za.


six-month pre-registration module during which the student needs to prepare and

submit a research proposal. The code for the pre-registration module is PRE796.

Only upon approval of the research proposal by both the Department of

Economics and the faculty’s research committee will the student be allowed to

register for EEDE8900. Furthermore, students wishing to enrol for any of the

Master’s degrees should have completed all the compulsory modules (or their

equivalent) of the corresponding Honours degrees

.

Curriculum

EEDE8900

A Master’s dissertation furnishing proof that the candidate is capable of producing scientific research.



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PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT

Rule F47 MAdmin (Minimum total credits: 180)

Information

To be admitted to the Master’s programme a student must have obtained at least

an average of 65% for his/her Honours degree or a relevant postgraduate diploma

with a research component and must have passed the TALPS on at least a level

4. In addition a student must have obtained an average of 60% for the EPAR6808

or equivalent module if that student completed his/her studies at another

university.

Applications will only be accepted twice a year. Prospective students must apply

in writing for admission to the programme (before 30 April / 30 September) prior to

registration in the following year. Application forms are available at the

Department of Public Administration and Management. Permission to register for

a Master’s degree must be obtained prior to registration

A student for the Master’s programme must be registered for a minimum of one

year.

The MAdmin programme consists of a dissertation. All candidates registered

according to the dissertation option should, in collaboration with the study

promoter(s), prepare at least one article for publication in an approved research

journal before submitting for examination.

EPAM8900 Dissertation in Public Administration


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Rule F48 MPA (Minimum total credits:( 186)

Information

The MPA is an established career-focused postgraduate programme aimed at

high-level management in the public sector. It is intended for graduates who have

not necessarily had an undergraduate background in public administration or

management, but who have gained relevant career experience in the public sector

or related areas and who want to strengthen their management abilities.

To be admitted to the MPA Programme a student must have obtained at least an

average of 65% for his/her Bachelor’s degree and must have passed the TALPS

test on at least a level 4. The student needs to have at least five years career

experience in the public sector at a managerial level.

Prospective students must apply in writing for admission to the programme before

30 April for the second-semester intake and 30 September prior to registration in

the following year. Application forms are available at the Department of Public

Administration and Management. Permission to register for a MPA programme

must be obtained from the Head of the Department prior to registration. A student

in the MPA programme must be registered for a minimum of two years.

To be able to continue with the mini-dissertation in the second year of study, the

student must have achieved an average of 60% for the EPAR7914 (research

methodology), or equivalent module if that student completed his/her studies at

another university.

Curriculum


FIRST YEAR OF STUDY

Research Methodology in Public Administration EPAR7914

Public Policy Management & Service Delivery EPAP7914

Public Financial Administration and Management EPAF7914

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Public Human Resource Management EPAH7924

Organisational Analysis & Inter-Governmental Relations

EPAO7924

Project Management for Public Managers EPAP7924

SECOND YEAR OF STUDY

Mini-dissertation in Public Administration EPAR7900 EPAR7900


Research credits 90

The subject for the mini-dissertation must be chosen in conjunction with the study

leader. The mini-dissertation must be completed within two years after successful

completion of the written examinations, failing which students will only be granted

re-admission for a following year if proof can be provided that satisfactory

progress is being made with the mini-dissertation.

ACCOUNTANCY

Rule F49 MCom (Accounting)


Information Admission to this Master’s programme is subject to approval by the programme

director after successful completion of a relevant Honours degree.

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Curriculum

EREK8900 Dissertation or publishable articles in Accounting


Rule F50 MAcc


Information Admission to the Master’s programme is subject to approval by the programme

director after successful completion of a relevant Honours degree.

Curriculum

EACC8900 Dissertation or publishable articles in Accounting


DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

F51 MDS Master in development studies (Minimum total credits: 200)

Information

The Centre for Development Support is presenting an interdisciplinary Master’s in

Development Studies programme with lecturers from 16 different departments

and centres at the University and several other collaborating universities

facilitating module material.

The Centre for Development Support has completed several rapid scan-

assessments identifying a large demand for qualified development managers and

development workers in the public, NGO and private sectors in Southern Africa.

This training field is relatively untapped and a definite niche market exists to

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deepen the understanding of development issues among participants. The

programme definitely meets the expectations and needs of society.

Admission

Over and above the general rules regarding admission to this university and the

admission to the Master’s degree, the following admission requirements must be

met:

A recognised qualification with 120 credits at NQF Level 8 or equivalent

by means of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

A satisfactory academic record.

Five (5) years of work-related learning experience in development.

Prospective applicants need to complete an application form and hand in the

following:

Recommendation forms.

An essay on what you consider as the major development challenges

facing your region.

Motivation on why you wish to be included in the Masters in

Development Studies programme.

Proof of successful completion of the TALPS test on at least level 4.

Academic record.

A selection takes place at the end of the year and the admission requirements

apply. An admission committee will assess all applicants’ prior learning against a

set of outcomes written according to level descriptors at the NQF Level 8. A policy

of limited enrolment will be practiced.

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Curriculum

OPTION A

Module name Old code New code

FIRST YEAR OF STUDY

Development, Underdevelopment and Poverty MDS 701 EDSA7905

Governance and Development MDS 702 EDSB7905

Development and Natural Environment MDS 703 EDSC7905

Applied Development Research MDS 704 EDSD7905

Project Management for Development MDS 705 EDSE7905


Any two of the following:

Rural and Agrarian Development MDS 706 EDSF7905

Gender and Development MDS 707 EDSG7905

Tourism and Development MDS 708 EDSH7905

Entrepreneurship and Development MDS 709 EDSI7905

Urban Development Management MDS 710 EDSJ7905

Local Economic Development and Housing Policy MDS 711 EDSK7905

Health and Development MDS 712 EDSL7900

Conflict and Development MDS 715 EDSM7905

PLUS

Mini-dissertation MDS791 EMDS7900


Research credits 60

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OPTION B

Module name Old code New code

FIRST YEAR OF STUDY

Development, Underdevelopment and Poverty MDS 701 EDSA7905

Governance and Development MDS 702 EDSB7905

Development and Natural Environment MDS 703 EDSC7905

Applied Development Research MDS 704 EDSD7905

Project Management for Development MDS 705 EDSE7905


Mini-dissertation MDS794 EDSA7900



F51 MDS (by dissertation) Master in development studies (Minimum total credits: 180)

Students selecting this option have to submit a research Master’s dissertation or

the equivalent of three related articles, on one approved topic, and presented in a

format suitable for publication as accredited articles.

EMDS8900 Dissertation or publishable articles in Development Studies


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PhD Programmes

Rule F53 PhD (Minimum total credits: 360) STUDY CODE 6960

A PhD is the degree intended for people who would like to pursue further

studies after completing a Master’s degree, irrespective of the name of the

undergraduate or graduate programme. A PhD degree can be granted in this

faculty on the grounds of a thesis or a number of publishable articles in one of

the following disciplines.

Programme Abbreviation Academic Plan

Doctor of Philosophy with specialisation in Business Management

PhD with specialisation in Business Management

EPBM9100

Doctor of Philosophy with specialisation in Industrial Psychology

PhD with specialisation in Industrial Psychology

ETIP9100

Doctor of Philosophy with specialisation in Economics

PhD with specialisation in Economics

EEDE9100

Doctor of Philosophy with specialisation in Public Administration

PhD with specialisation in Public Administration

EPAM9100

Doctor of Philosophy with

PhD with specialisation in Accounting

EACC9100

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specialisation in Accounting

Doctor of Philosophy with specialisation in Development Studies

PhD with specialisation in Development Studies

EMDS9100

Admission

Admission to a PhD programme is subject to approval by the particular chair of

the department and/or programme director in which the PhD is envisaged, based

on a satisfactory academic background and the submission of an approved

research proposal in conjunction with the prescribed procedures of the particular

department.

All candidates registered should, in collaboration with the promoter(s), prepare at

least one article for publication in an approved research journal before the thesis

is submitted for examining. Students who wish to pursue the publishable article

route should do so in compliance with UFS guidelines.

Detail regarding the process to register and complete a PhD thesis

Students wishing to complete a PhD must comply with the following

procedures:

1) Submit his/her academic record as part of an application to the relevant department.

2) Submit a copy of his/her Master’s dissertation/mini-dissertation to be used by the relevant department to assess the applicant’s writing skills.

3) The relevant department may also require the applicant to write an IELTS test, the results of which will be used.

4) Prior to admission write and submit an essay (of not more than 5 000 words) under controlled supervision, in which the applicant describes the scope, focus and envisaged field of the study.

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5) The relevant department will use the documents listed in (1) to (4) to decide on admission of the student to the PhD program.

6) Once admitted the student must complete a research proposal within six months (for full-time studies, twelve months for part-time studies). Therefore, full-time students who register in January (July) need to present their research proposal to the relevant department in the following July/August (January/February). Part-time students who register in January (July) need to present their research proposal to the relevant department in the following January/February (July/August).

7) Once the relevant department approved the research proposal, the student needs to present the research proposal to the Faculty Research Committee at its September (March) meeting. If approved, the student is allowed to register for the next academic year.

8) The Faculty Research Committee may request the student to resubmit the research proposal at its November (May) meeting. If approved at the November (May) meeting, the student is allowed to register for the next academic year.

a. If changes required are small, the resubmission is done only in writing at the November (May) meeting of the Faculty Research Committee. The changed written proposal as well as a cover letter from the student setting out how the student addressed the issues raised by the committee must be submitted to the committee at least two weeks before the meeting.

b. If the changes required are more substantial the Faculty Research Committee may require that along with the resubmission the candidate present the proposal again to the committee. This will be done at the November (May) meeting.

9) If the proposal is academically seriously lacking, the Faculty Research Committee has the authority to reject the proposal outright, either at the September (March) or November (May) meeting. Outright rejection implies that the candidate cannot register for the next academic year of the PhD and also does not get another opportunity to present the proposal.

10) Once the Faculty’s Research Committee approved the proposal, the title of the thesis as well as the supervisors will be registered. Assessors can be registered later.

11) If after the first year of registration no research proposal was approved, the student cannot continue with the PhD. (Of course, heads of

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departments or the Faculty Research Committee can use discretion to allow continuation if sufficient grounds exist for doing so.)

12) If, after the Faculty Research Committee accepted the proposal, the candidate makes small changes to the title of the thesis, the relevant departmental PhD committee and the Faculty’s Research Committee must approve these changes. The student need not submit a new research proposal. Such small changes should not involve substantial changes to the topic. Should significant and substantial changes be made to the title and content of the thesis (i.e. a change of topic), the student may be required to submit a new proposal and undergo the full approval process anew.

13) In addition to approval of the research proposal at the Faculty Research Committee, the student may, following approval at the Faculty Research Committee, be required to also obtain ethical clearing at the relevant university ethical committee.

14) A PhD can be completed either as a doctoral thesis or publishable, interrelated articles written under the guidance of a promoter or a promoter and a co-promoter(s). The requirement in respect of a PhD in the form of publishable, interrelated articles is that at least three publishable articles are submitted.

15) The university distinguishes between full-time and part-time students. The time allocated for part-time studies is double that of full-time studies.

16) The degree must be completed within the period prescribed by university regulations.

Detail required from a research proposal that accompanies a title registration

Please take note that when you register the title of your PhD or Master’s thesis,

that your submission is accompanied by a research proposal of maximum 15 000

words (excluding the bibliography) in which you cover the following aspects:

1) A problem statement and rationale for the study. 2) The primary objective of the study, possibly expanded upon with

secondary objectives. 3) The method to be employed. 4) A consideration of the viability of the study in terms of the literature

available, the data needed and the financial and other resources required to reach the stated objectives of the study.

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5) A description of the contribution (value added) that the study will make.

Please note that the above points listed are not necessarily headings that must

appear in the proposal – thus, there is no prescribed format for the proposal.

However, the committee will consider whether or not the above aspects have

been covered in the proposal.

With regards to data, the candidate must take cognisance of the following:

1) A research proposal precedes research. Thus, primary data that has already been collected by the time that the candidate prepares his/her PhD or Master’s proposal, cannot be presented as primary data in the research proposal and thesis. If the candidate nevertheless wants to use the data, the data can be used as secondary data. This also means that the questionnaire used to collect the data, cannot be used as part of the PhD or Master’s work.

2) Articles that have already been published or appeared as working papers, cannot form part of the master’s or PhD proposal and thesis.

Postgraduate Diplomas

Rule F54 (PGDip Taxation) Postgraduate diploma in tax strategy and management Study code 6260 (Minimum total credits: 132)

Information South African tax legislation has undergone fundamental changes over the

past decade. This programme will bring all parties involved in the field of

taxation up to date with the latest developments. Tax consultants will be

empowered to optimally position themselves and their clients from a strategic

tax perspective now and in the future.

This programme is accredited by the South African Institute of Tax

Practitioners (SAIT).

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Admission

Any BCom /BAcc programme that includes taxation as a module;

or

An equivalent programme that includes taxation as a major

module.

All submissions are subject to a selection process.

Curriculum

The minimum duration of the programme is 12 months, and the maximum

period to obtain the diploma is three years.


Advanced corporate tax made easy ETXB5803 ETXB5803

Advanced corporate taxation ETXC6803 ETXC6803

Estate planning ETXE6803 ETXE6803

Farming for tax pleasure ETXF5803 ETXF5803

Calculating individual tax ETXN5803 ETXN5803

Investments and their tax implications ETXI5803 ETXI5803

Salary structuring ETXS6803 ETXS6803

Tackling capital gains tax ETXG5803 ETXG5803

Tax administration ETXA6803 ETXA6803

Value added tax (VAT) – the essentials

ETXV5803 ETXV5803

Comprehensive integrated case study in taxation

ETXI6803 ETXI6803

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Research credits 0

All modules can also be attended as short learning programmes. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) would then be used for students who wish to register for the full programme at a later stage.

An approved module or modules from another department may be included in

the study with the permission of the programme director and the departmental

chair concerned. The appropriate module code must be used.

Registrations

The final registration date of the Business School does not necessarily

correspond with the final registration date of the University, but will not be later

than the final registration date of the University.

Students from other higher educational institutions who wish to register at this

University and students of this University who interrupted their studies for a

year or longer, are subject to the stipulations of Rule A82 (a) (iv), bound to

comply with the regulations that apply at the time of the mentioned registration

unless, on recommendation of the Director, the Dean should decide

otherwise.

A student may only register twice for a specific module. In other words, you

only have two chances to register and pass the examination on the specific

module.

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